Giancarlo Vanin, Petitioner V Township Of Plainfield, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

JUL 08 2025 

TICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

or 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Giancarlo Vanin 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No, 25-002340 

Plainfield Towwnship 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

1. 

| wish this Tribunal to reconsider 

My request to grant a hearing for my property tax 

- 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: 

| closed on my condo on 1/15/25 and left. Upon my return on 3/15/25 there was an 

assessment sent in February for quite more that 

| paid for. Few things to note was the 

fact that just last week my condo was finished. None of the 66 condos in our 

development “received such an increase ever except for mine. 

| feel that there is a 

discrimination going on. 

| would appreciate the opportunity to present my case.Thank 

vou for vour consideration. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. 

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Party/Representative (sign here) 

pe Giancarlo Vanin 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

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Carlo Vanin 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. 

Belmont, MI 49306 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Giancarlo Vanin, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002340 

 

Plainfield Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Jason C. Grinnell 

 

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

 

On July 1, 2025, Petitioner filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal reconsider the 

Order of Dismissal entered in this case on June 10, 2025. In the motion, Petitioner 

states that he closed on his condo on January 15, 2025, and left for vacation. Further, 

Petitioner admits that the assessment notice was mailed in February 2025, and he 

received it, but he was unable to appeal to the March Board of Review because he was 

on vacation from January 15, 2025, to March 15, 2025. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner is 

merely restating the arguments and evidence previously presented. The issues raised 

in the motion were considered by the Tribunal in rendering the Order of Dismissal. In 

the Order of Dismissal, the Tribunal found that Petitioner failed to protest the notice of 

assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as required by MCL 205.735a.1 

Further, the Tribunal has no equitable powers to waive or disregard a statutory filing 

requirement and thus has no authority to grant Petitioner the relief requested.2 

 

Given the above, Petitioner has failed to demonstrate a palpable error relative to the 

Order of Dismissal that misled the Tribunal and the parties and that would have resulted 

in a different disposition if the error was corrected.3 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. 

 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

 

 

1 MCL 205.735a(3) states, in relevant part: “Except as otherwise provided in this section or by law, for an 

assessment dispute as to the valuation or exemption of property, the assessment must be protested 

before the board of review before the tribunal acquires jurisdiction of the dispute under subsection (6).” Id. 

2 The Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity. 

See Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987) and Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint 

Twp, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

3 See MCR 2.119(F)(3). A palpable error is one that is “easily perceptible, plain, obvious, readily visible, 

noticeable, patent, distinct, or manifest.” Luckow v Luckow, 291 Mich App 417, 426 (2011) (quotation 

marks and citation omitted).

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APPEAL RIGHTS 

 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a claim of appeal with 

the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final 

decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry 

of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be 

filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

Entered: July 10, 2025 

 

 

By _______________________________ 

cs 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

JUL 08 2025 

TICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

or 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Giancarlo Vanin 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No, 25-002340 

Plainfield Towwnship 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

1. 

| wish this Tribunal to reconsider 

My request to grant a hearing for my property tax 

- 

2. 

Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: 

| closed on my condo on 1/15/25 and left. Upon my return on 3/15/25 there was an 

assessment sent in February for quite more that 

| paid for. Few things to note was the 

fact that just last week my condo was finished. None of the 66 condos in our 

development “received such an increase ever except for mine. 

| feel that there is a 

discrimination going on. 

| would appreciate the opportunity to present my case.Thank 

vou for vour consideration. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. 

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Party/Representative (sign here) 

pe Giancarlo Vanin 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

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Carlo Vanin 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. 

Belmont, MI 49306 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Giancarlo Vanin, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002340

Township Of Plainfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: June 10, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Giancarlo Vanin, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002340

Township Of Plainfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This Order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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MTT Docket No. 25-002340

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: June 10, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN,

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MTT Docket No.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MAY 1.2 2025 

MARLON: BROWN. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) witk this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

Giancarlo 

Vanin 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. 

City or Town 

State 

| ZIP Gode 

Belmont 

MI 

149306 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

616-450-1222 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

cvanin11@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

) 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyou | [7] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

*1f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted, 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. Belmont, MI 49306 

County 

Plainfield Township 

Kent

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E 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check al that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[0 Poverty Exemption 

[O Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

O Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[OO Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Dear Sir or Madam 

I'am writing to you because believe that a descrimination is taking place toward me. 

| 

closed on my new condo on 1/15/2025 when it was partly completed as it is still missing 

the cement for the driveway and for the main entrance and all the lanscaping. Shortly 

thereafter we left on vacation. upon our return in March 

| received the assesment 

showing an Increase of $ 20,000.00 more that what 

| paid for. However the person 

owing the other side of the condo received an assessment less than they paid for. 

Pecause 

| was gone, 

| did not have the opportunity to present the facts to the review 

board. When 

| confront it the assessor he did not want to change anything and told me 

that your office does not have the authority to review this since 

| did not appeal to the 

board of review. 

| would appreciate an opportunity to present my case. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

_ 2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? |] Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March 

[] uly 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[1] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing within 36 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 36 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? O Yes 

O No 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: [] March 

[J uly 

[] December 

If No, explain why:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information suse tne multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels, 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial i 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

[A 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$ 497,400 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

$ 248,700 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

$ 479,529 WHAT 

| PAID IT IS 

A BRAND NEW CONDO 

Multiply the True Cash Value by 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

$ 239,764 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information only the wi dept of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

; 

A 

yz lo-22- 414-040 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

ml] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

What do you believe is the property’s classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

El 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

If improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR

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Ca

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Giancarlo Vanin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002340

Township Of Plainfield,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: June 10, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Giancarlo Vanin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002340

Township Of Plainfield,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: June 10, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MAY 1.2 2025 

MARLON: BROWN. MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) witk this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

Giancarlo 

Vanin 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. 

City or Town 

State 

| ZIP Gode 

Belmont 

MI 

149306 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

616-450-1222 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

cvanin11@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

) 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyou | [7] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

*1f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted, 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

2931 Isle Grand Dr. Belmont, MI 49306 

County 

Plainfield Township 

Kent

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E 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check al that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[0 Poverty Exemption 

[O Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

O Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[OO Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Dear Sir or Madam 

I'am writing to you because believe that a descrimination is taking place toward me. 

| 

closed on my new condo on 1/15/2025 when it was partly completed as it is still missing 

the cement for the driveway and for the main entrance and all the lanscaping. Shortly 

thereafter we left on vacation. upon our return in March 

| received the assesment 

showing an Increase of $ 20,000.00 more that what 

| paid for. However the person 

owing the other side of the condo received an assessment less than they paid for. 

Pecause 

| was gone, 

| did not have the opportunity to present the facts to the review 

board. When 

| confront it the assessor he did not want to change anything and told me 

that your office does not have the authority to review this since 

| did not appeal to the 

board of review. 

| would appreciate an opportunity to present my case. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

_ 2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? |] Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March 

[] uly 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[1] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing within 36 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 36 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? O Yes 

O No 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: [] March 

[J uly 

[] December 

If No, explain why:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information suse tne multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels, 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial i 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

[A 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$ 497,400 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

$ 248,700 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

$ 479,529 WHAT 

| PAID IT IS 

A BRAND NEW CONDO 

Multiply the True Cash Value by 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

$ 239,764 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information only the wi dept of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

; 

A 

yz lo-22- 414-040 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

ml] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

What do you believe is the property’s classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

El 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

If improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR

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